Certain Patient Characteristics Have Been Found to Predict Success with Non-Abstinence

question 56

Multiple Choice

Certain patient characteristics have been found to predict success with non-abstinence treatment programs for alcohol. Which of the following is NOT one of those characteristics?

• A) younger age.
• B) older age.
• C) employment.
• D) being female.
• E) having a stronger belief in one's ability to moderate drinking.

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Definitions:

Ultraviolet Radiation

A form of electromagnetic radiation with a wavelength shorter than that of visible light but longer than X-rays, harmful to living organisms in high doses.

Upper Stratosphere

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Antarctic Springtime

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Ozone Loss

Ozone loss refers to the depletion of the ozone layer in the Earth's stratosphere, primarily caused by chemicals such as chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs), resulting in increased ultraviolet radiation reaching the Earth's surface.